Cardiac
NT-proBNP
Also known as: proBNP, BNP
What it means
A hormone the heart releases when it's under strain. Very high levels suggest heart failure. Used to sort breathlessness causes.
Typical normal range
<125 pg/mL (age <75)
Reference ranges vary by lab, age, sex, and pregnancy. Always check the range on your own report.
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Sources & Standards
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- World Health Organization (WHO)
Global public-health authority
Global reference ranges and disease classifications.
- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
India's apex biomedical research body
India-specific clinical guidelines and reference values.
- National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)
India's lab-accreditation authority
Reference-range framework used by accredited Indian labs.
- NIH / MedlinePlus
US National Institutes of Health patient-education arm
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